Panasonic Lumix GH4

The mirrorless camera that revolutionized 4K video

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79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DMC-GH4

Key Features

SENSOR 16.05MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor
PROCESSOR Venus Engine with quad-core CPU for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS 49-point Contrast AF with DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology
PHASE DETECTION Not available; relies on contrast-based DFD system
VIDEO 4K (3840x2160) at 30p/24p and Cinema 4K (4096x2160) at 24p
STABILIZATION None in-body; relies on lens-based O.I.S.
BURST RATE 12 fps (AFS) or 7 fps (AFC) with large buffer
VIEWFINDER 2,359k-dot OLED Live View Finder with 1.34x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1,036k-dot free-angle OLED touchscreen
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, NFC, micro-HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone, USB 2.0
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I/UHS-III compatible
WEATHER SEALING Splash and dust-proof magnesium alloy body
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 530 shots (CIPA) using DMW-BLF19 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix GH4

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix GH4

Welcome to the How-to section of the camera. In this Light & Composition University website, each page for a camera has a how-to section and a section for learning. Simply because the buttons and the controls of each camera is located in different places that not only varies for brands but in each model. How-to section help you operate your camera, however, if you are interested to learn photography, not only you need to know how your camera works, but also you must know what you can change and why you do that to get better photo. Click the “Learn” or scroll down.

Panasonic Lumix GH4 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix GH4

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Technical Specification

Sensor 16.05MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution 4608 x 3456
ISO Range 200-25600 (exp. 100-25600)
Autofocus 49-point Contrast AF with DFD
Shutter Speed 1/8000 to 60 sec
Burst Rate 12 fps
Video 4K 30p/24p, 1080p 60p
Stabilization None (Lens dependent)
Viewfinder 2.36M-dot OLED EVF
LCD 3.0-inch 1.04M-dot Articulating OLED
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, HDMI, Mic, Headphone
Battery Life 530 shots
Weight 560g
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 84 mm